Leeds City Council – Data Analyst Apprentice (Level 4)

Leeds City Council

Leeds (LS2 8BB)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 31 August 2025)

Posted on 15 August 2025

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Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated candidate to join our Level 4 Digital Apprenticeship Programme at Leeds City Council. This role will assist with the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of digital systems and services. You will gain practical experience and training in various aspects of IT support and development.

Wage

£24,796 a year

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Training course
Data analyst (level 4)
Hours
37 hours per week, exact working days and hours TBC

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 November 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • The programme is designed to provide comprehensive training and practical experience over the duration of the apprenticeship
  • Candidates will work with specific teams and projects, gaining exposure to different aspects of digital transformation within their chosen area

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of digital platforms and systems
  • Provide technical support to colleagues and users of digital services
  • Help maintain network security, ensuring data protection and compliance with LCC policies
  • Participate in digital projects, contributing to planning, testing, and implementation phases
  • Maintain accurate records of IT assets, user requests, and incidents
  • Compliance with data protection and privacy regulations
  • Collaborate with other teams and services to support digital initiatives
  • Support the development and delivery of reporting dashboards for LCC service areas and staff
  • Keep up to date with the latest digital trends and technologies to improve digital services
  • Develop the knowledge required to effectively meet set targets and objectives  

Where you'll work

Merrion House
110 Merrion Centre
Leeds
LS2 8BB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Data analyst (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Use data systems securely to meet requirements and in line with organisational procedures and legislation including principles of Privacy by Design
  • implement the stages of the data analysis lifecycle
  • apply principles of data classification within data analysis activity
  • analyse data sets taking account of different data structures and database designs
  • assess the impact on user experience and domain context on data analysis activity
  • identify and escalate quality risks in data analysis with suggested mitigation or resolutions as appropriate
  • undertake customer requirements analysis and implement findings in data analytics planning and outputs
  • identify data sources and the risks and challenges to combination within data analysis activity
  • apply organizational architecture requirements to data analysis activities
  • apply statistical methodologies to data analysis tasks
  • apply predictive analytics in the collation and use of data
  • collaborate and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders using appropriate styles and behaviours to suit the audience
  • use a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series forecasting and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends and patterns in data
  • collate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and convert into infographics, reports, tables, dashboards and graphs
  • select and apply the most appropriate data tools to achieve the optimum outcome
  • Use data systems securely to meet requirements and in line with organisational procedures and legislation including principles of Privacy by Design
  • implement the stages of the data analysis lifecycle
  • apply principles of data classification within data analysis activity
  • analyse data sets taking account of different data structures and database designs
  • assess the impact on user experience and domain context on data analysis activity
  • identify and escalate quality risks in data analysis with suggested mitigation or resolutions as appropriate
  • undertake customer requirements analysis and implement findings in data analytics planning and outputs
  • identify data sources and the risks and challenges to combination within data analysis activity
  • apply organizational architecture requirements to data analysis activities
  • apply statistical methodologies to data analysis tasks
  • apply predictive analytics in the collation and use of data
  • collaborate and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders using appropriate styles and behaviours to suit the audience
  • use a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series forecasting and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends and patterns in data
  • collate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and convert into infographics, reports, tables, dashboards and graphs
  • select and apply the most appropriate data tools to achieve the optimum outcome

Training schedule

Data Analyst Level 4.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

All subjects (grade 9-4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4)
  • Maths (grade 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

This opportunity is part of our IT Talent Management Programme offering new routes into digital careers at Leeds City council. This post is subject to a higher-level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.

About this employer

Leeds City Council is responsible for providing a wide range of public services to residents and businesses in the Leeds area. These services include education, housing, social care, waste management, transport, and environmental health. The council works to improve the quality of life for all members of the community by ensuring that essential services are accessible and effective. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

The role offers the potential opportunity to progress into a permanent position. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

IDSTMP@leeds.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337435.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 31 August 2025)

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